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LR56 XML

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 195,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner track rods have play

both rear tyres getting low in center of tread

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 170,505 miles

chip to windscreen

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

Fail 8 Oct 2015 170,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working ring (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip to windscreen

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,947 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs slight lip

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,199 miles

All brake discs show wear

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

nearside front tyre outer wall damage.

offside front tyre has small cuts in tread.

small chips in windscreen outside wiped area.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

nearside front tyre outer wall damage.

offside front tyre has small cuts in tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,224 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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LR56 XML is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR56 XML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR56 XML registered?

LR56 XML is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is LR56 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 XML shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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